Criterion gels are packaged and sold in individual units: 1–2 gels can be run in the Criterion cell system and 1–12 gels can be run in the high-throughput Criterion™ Dodeca™ cell system. The Criterion blotter offers a variety of convenient features, such as two electrode configurations and a convenient gel/blot assembly tray, for blotting applications.

Gel dimensions

13.3 x 8.7 cm (W x L); 1.0 mm thick

Cassette dimensions

15.0 x 10.6 cm (W x L); 5.3 mm thick

Cassette material

Styrene copolymer

Comb material

Polycarbonate

Storage tray material

PET

Gel storage conditions

Store flat at 4°C; do not freeze

Gel shelf life*

12 weeks for Tris-HCl, Tris-Tricine, zymogram, TBE, TBE-urea gels

Buffer volume

Upper, 60 ml; lower, 400 ml

* From date of manufacture.

What is the education discount policy?

For more than 15 years, Bio-Rad has made science education a major priority. To support this effort, the company has implemented a discount policy that allows high school and college teaching laboratories to purchase kits, instruments, reagents, and other equipment at preferred prices.

How do I apply for the education discount?

If you are an educator at the high school or college level, visit our Education Discount Policy page to establish an education account number.

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